Walter+Mitty+POV+Shift

="Walter Mitty" POV Shift=

[ Directions ]
For this assignment, you will apply your knowledge of point of view by rewriting a section of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" from another character's perspective. Choose one of the following characters, then use what you know about their perspective on Walter Mitty and his fantasies to rewrite the scene in which they appear.


 * **Mrs. Mitty**, either in the car (paragraphs 1-5) or at the hotel (last two paragraphs)
 * The **parking lot attendant** (paragraphs 8 and 9)
 * The **passing woman** (paragraph 12)
 * The **A&P clerk** (paragraph 12)

Bear in mind that changing the point of view could also mean changing the style of your writing. You might choose to write Mrs. Mitty's evening diary entry, for example, or a conversation that occurs in the grocery store breakroom.

[ Requirements ]

 * Your writing must be typed using standard formatting (12 point Times New Roman font, double spacing, 1 inch margins).
 * Your writing must be at least one full typed page in length.
 * You must include dialogue in your writing.

[ Due Date and Grading ]
Your finished writing is due at the beginning of class on **Monday, August 22**. Your work will be graded on how well it meets the above requirements, as well as its creativity and level of detail. It will count toward the Papers and Projects portion of your grade.

And while we're on the subject, check out the image below, which contains a vast amount of detail about different points of view and the literary benefits and limitations of each.



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